Girondins4Ever – [CdF] The Tops of Girondins4Ever after Bassens

This Monday, October 14, 2024, the
Girondins de Bordeaux competed in the 5th round of the French Cup outside facing the club
Bassens. The meeting was played at Sainte-Germaine Stadium and unfortunately behind closed doors.

The players of Bruno Irles won three goals to zero and therefore qualified for the 6th round of the Coupe de France. The scorers are Issam Ben Khemis, Nassim Ranem and Jérémy Grain. The smugglers are Safouane Karim, Soufiane Bahassa and Issam Ben Khemis.

TOPS

Issam Ben Khemis:
The Bordeaux midfielder had already shone in the previous round, against Seudre Océan (5-0). He re-edited his performance. Very available in the midfield, he was the originator of a number of situations. He created this link between the midfield and the attack, even if the players in front did not always know how to make it happen, in particular Yanis Merdji, often offside or late. He is the one who receives a cross from Safouane Karim to open the score. It is also he who is at the conclusion of this evening, with a beautiful cross from the left to the right, addressed to Jérémy Grain who scores (3-0). A full and very interesting match.

Nassim Ran : He is not the player who gets talked about the most and yet he is interesting. Very solid at the back, he didn’t give the opposing attackers the slightest chance. It must be said that his large size is impressive, alongside a very concentrated and diligent Jean Grillot. Nassim even allows himself the luxury of bringing the surplus in front and it will pay off with a free kick from Bahassa, which he heads back (2-0). He then managed defensively, without doing too much, but always with accuracy and authority. A great performance.

Soufiane Bahassa : He has been one of the fittest players since the start of the season. Its activity is a major asset for Bordeaux. He constantly tried to provoke on the left wing and he hurt the opposing defenders. If he didn’t have Trichard to combine this time, he was able to find Nathanaël Bai, even if he goes up less. His set pieces are also valuable in clearing up situations. He is a passer for Nassim Ranem. Replaced by Grain in the 64th.

Safouane Karim : For his first with the scapular jersey, it’s rather encouraging. His start to the match was rather timid. He was trying to pass on his right side but had a good size in front of him. So he changed his method and used his finesse and technique. He gained momentum at the end of the first period and often offered from deep. The opposing defenders had no choice but to foul him. He was also forced to come off due to a poor opponent’s intervention which earned him a red card. But before that, he was able to deliver a pass for Issam Ben Khemis (1-0). We ask to see him again against an opponent of the same level. And we hope, above all, that he is not seriously injured.